Pad Thai was created in the 1930s in Thailand by Plaek Phibunsongkhram, who was the prime minister at the time. Noodles are economical to produce and could be dried and kept for long periods of time. The amount of rice used to make noodles was 50 per cent of what would be consumed if it was eaten unprocessed, so noodles essentially doubled Thailand’s rice stores. Colorful vegetables stir-fried…

Serve with fresh fruits for a perfect post-workout snack, or bring to a party for a completely nutritious treat!

Tacos al pastor is a Mexican street-food staple that was created by Lebanese immigrants in the 1930s. Cooked on a Middle Eastern shawarma–style spit called a trompo, this recipe — spiked with chiles, adobo sauce and orange juice, and topped with pineapple and cilantro — has been adapted to be easily created in your own kitchen – no trompo required.